Harlem already has a deep royal history, from Napoleon Bonaparte’s cousin Joseph Bonaparte to Prince William; and then, to Lord Viscount Courtenay, who lived at the Claremont Inn to Harlem’s wedding of the century of Nat King Cole and Maria Cole at Abyssinian Baptist Church. And of course, beloved Princess Di visiting the AIDS unit at Harlem Hospital. Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Etiquette
11 Super Bowl Party Guest Etiquette Tips
Okay, let’s get it out of the way the NY Jets and the New York Giants did not make the Super Bowl LI, so it’s the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons battling it out in Houston on Sunday, February 5th, 2017. Continue Reading →
How To Best Handle Those Heated Political Conversations As Trump Is Sworn In
By Sharon Schweitzer
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office as the 45th Commander-in-Chief this Friday, January 20, 2017. Continue Reading →
Hey Harlem, Do You Need Etiquette Classes?
You could sign-up for some fancy dinners, aesthetically naive childhood dream weddings, and many many more classes that are a series of modern etiquette classes specifically curated to help those “unfinished” and socially aspirational/desperate amongst us navigate this oh so unique age of manners and misdemeanors. Continue Reading →
How To Engage In Or Decline A Political Conversation
After last week’s RNC and this week’s DNC, politics is on everyone’s mind. But what’s the best way from Harlem to Hollis to respond when someone asks you, “Which candidate do you support” or “Who are you going to vote for?” Continue Reading →
8 Tips For National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
By Sharon Schweitzer
You’re in a business meeting and someone’s phone starts ringing. You’re in a restaurant and your date is looking at his or her phone all evening instead of talking to you. Continue Reading →
Harlem Do’s and Don’ts: Basic Tips And Etiquette
These drawings by Nathan Pyle for AP are nice reminders of something we have probably all experienced in the great village of Harlem. Continue Reading →